Cookeville,
TN
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About Tech
Tennessee Technological University is a public, state university in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee. Tech was founded in 1915. The university enrolls around 10,186 students a year, including 9,105 undergraduate students.
Tech Acceptance Rate 2018
It is moderately difficult to get into Tech. In 2018, Tech accepted 76% of applicants. Out of 6,913 applications received in 2018, 5,237 students were offered admission.
| Tennessee Technological University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 76% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 4% |
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Tech Campus Tours
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, Tennessee,.
If you would like to see Tech for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Cookeville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Tennessee Technological University and Cookeville are like without leaving home.
College Info
Tech Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Tech is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Tech is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Tech SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
520 - 640
Reading SAT Range
530 - 620
Tech Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$18,044
In State$22,244
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,510
$13,710
Fees
$1,320
$1,320
Housing
$5,934
$5,934
Books
$1,280
$1,280
Student Life
Wondering what life at Tech is like? There are approximately 10,186 students enrolled at Tech, including 9,105 undergraduate students and 1,081 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from TN and 3% percent of students are from other states.
88%
Full Time11%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,186
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
76%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$10,830
Out-of-State
$15,030
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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